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Nathan Robinson
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Alex Oster
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Posted: Fri 18 Mar, 2005 8:19 pm Post subject: |
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Well, I guess I was also indicating the option as a whole... but then again if I don't see why it would be outside the range of possibility since it would be my sword.......... I can understand it on filmsword stuff, but all Albion swords are based on historical examples (or at least artist renditions)... just some are more specific copies...
indeed we can't know for sure that the Svante wasn't blackened with a pink grip all we have are the dimentions, and a vage notion of normal colors.
-just a thought.
The pen is mightier than the sword, especially since it can get past security and be stabbed it into a jugular.
This site would be better if everytime I clicked submit... I got to hear a whip crack!
My collection: Various Blades & Conan related
Last edited by Alex Oster on Sat 19 Mar, 2005 10:07 am; edited 1 time in total
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Alina Boyden
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Posted: Fri 18 Mar, 2005 9:07 pm Post subject: |
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Alex Oster wrote: | Well, I guess I was also indicating the option as a whole... but then again if I don't see why it would be outside the range of possibility since it would be my sword.......... I can understand it on filmsword stuff, but all Albion swords are based on historical examples (or at least artist renditions)... just some are more specific copies...
indeed we can't know for sure that the Svante wasn't blackened with a pink grip all we have are the dimentions, and a vage notion of normal colors.
-just a thought. |
Well I don't know about the grip but I'm pretty sure Peter could tell whether or not the hilt was blackened as he handled the original extensively.
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Alex Oster
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Posted: Fri 18 Mar, 2005 9:46 pm Post subject: |
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I think my point is getting obsfuscated...
I just thought it would be cool black and oxblood... thats all... I just wanted to know if they still offered the option ~at all~. not just on one or another... but at all. And I thought the svante would look cool a little more custom.
just a thought.
Ofcourse I also think they need to offer some kind of payment option that would include organs, next born child, souls, and such... There is too much good stuff coming out all at once!
The pen is mightier than the sword, especially since it can get past security and be stabbed it into a jugular.
This site would be better if everytime I clicked submit... I got to hear a whip crack!
My collection: Various Blades & Conan related
Last edited by Alex Oster on Sat 19 Mar, 2005 10:06 am; edited 1 time in total
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Brian M
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Posted: Sat 19 Mar, 2005 1:35 am Post subject: |
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I recall that Albion has discussed offering the SoSMT as both a "pristine" version, and as a "distressed" version, the distressed version being more expensive.
There is probably no obstacle to ordering a different color grip, if you are dead set on a color other than what Albion designates as standard. Of course, most people will want the standard color since this should best approximate the original, which is the whole point.
Brian M
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Alex Oster
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Posted: Sat 19 Mar, 2005 7:50 am Post subject: |
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Brian M wrote: | which is the whole point. |
Yes, I understand that. But that is exactly the oposite of my point. Again, I was refering to the option itself, not just on the museum line. and to reitterate, if its my sword that I'm spending a morgage payment on, I'll bally-well have it my way.
I don't have anything against the color options chossen.
I understand what the goal of the museum line is.
And I don't doubt anyones ability to do their research.
I was just asking a question that seems to be missed because of the context of the example.
finales week is over and I'm not required to do any more thinking for at least a week, darn it. I can't express my thoughts clearly right now I guess. So n/m it wasn't that important anyway.
The pen is mightier than the sword, especially since it can get past security and be stabbed it into a jugular.
This site would be better if everytime I clicked submit... I got to hear a whip crack!
My collection: Various Blades & Conan related
Last edited by Alex Oster on Sat 19 Mar, 2005 10:06 am; edited 1 time in total
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Edward Hitchens
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Posted: Sat 19 Mar, 2005 8:49 am Post subject: |
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It's cool Alex; I think I see exactly what you're saying. But my theory is this: What Peter Johnsson is offering in the Museum/Hallmark series is the precise recreation of one particular sword down to its last detail, unlike a NextGen sword whose design is that of different ones. On Peter's swords, the emphasis is purely history. Did Svante's sword have blackened furniture with a red grip? Maybe it did, maybe it didn't.
As Alina said, Peter spent a lot of time with the original so he would know best if the grip was brown, black -- or red, or pink, or green, or purple with little yellow polka dots (whoa, time-out!). My point is that if you order a Svante, or a Tritonia (my fave!) or whichever one with blackened furniture, different colored grip, or anything that makes it look different than on the webpage (or in Peter's documentation of the original), than it wouldn't be historically accurate -- and thus not meeting Peter's standards.
Anyway, I too have just finished exams. Brain is fried. Just my thoughts. -Ted
"The whole art of government consists in the art of being honest." Thomas Jefferson
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Alex Oster
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Posted: Sat 19 Mar, 2005 10:03 am Post subject: |
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I give up.
everyone seems to be taking it all wrong.
I understand the concept of the museum line.
I just want to know if they offer their service at all-anymore
I just had a question on a service they used to offer, and wondered if it was still offered.
And I still think the Svante would be neat black and oxblood.
my head hurts & I don't want to keep diverting this thread so lets just move on, and I'll call Mike up to figure it all out (and order me some goodies...)
Sorry if I seem curt, its been a looong week.
The pen is mightier than the sword, especially since it can get past security and be stabbed it into a jugular.
This site would be better if everytime I clicked submit... I got to hear a whip crack!
My collection: Various Blades & Conan related
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Alina Boyden
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Posted: Sat 19 Mar, 2005 10:43 am Post subject: |
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Alex Oster wrote: | I give up.
everyone seems to be taking it all wrong.
I understand the concept of the museum line.
I just want to know if they offer their service at all-anymore
I just had a question on a service they used to offer, and wondered if it was still offered.
And I still think the Svante would be neat black and oxblood.
my head hurts & I don't want to keep diverting this thread so lets just move on, and I'll call Mike up to figure it all out (and order me some goodies...)
Sorry if I seem curt, its been a looong week. |
Finals week...
Four finals + Severe Laryngitis = not fun But at least it is over.
I understand what you're saying. To my knowledge, Albion still offers the hilt blueing treatment on the swords if you want it. They also offer grip color choices not displayed on site for an additional cost. I'm not sure if they allow this on the museum line or not but I know I've seen quite a few Ritters with blackened hilt parts. That's the way I want mine. There's just something oddly Teutonic about it...
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Patrick Kelly
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Posted: Sat 19 Mar, 2005 12:48 pm Post subject: |
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Move on people.
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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Alex Oster
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Posted: Sat 19 Mar, 2005 1:01 pm Post subject: |
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Patrick Kelly wrote: | Move on people. |
I was trying...
I have done some peeking around, but I haven't been able to find what the inscription was suposed to be...? as in what does it represent? I am getting that it was on one version but not another? What wa the story about that
The pen is mightier than the sword, especially since it can get past security and be stabbed it into a jugular.
This site would be better if everytime I clicked submit... I got to hear a whip crack!
My collection: Various Blades & Conan related
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Taylor Ellis
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Posted: Fri 01 Apr, 2005 9:28 pm Post subject: |
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Just to go off topic for a bit, the sword I would most love to see in the Museum line would have to be XIIIa.2 from Records of the Medieval Sword. That weapon is awesome.
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Thomas Hoogendam
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Posted: Sat 02 Apr, 2005 2:20 am Post subject: |
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Taylor Ellis wrote: | Just to go off topic for a bit, the sword I would most love to see in the Museum line would have to be XIIIa.2 from Records of the Medieval Sword. That weapon is awesome. |
Would you believe if I said I had a custom order for a replica of that sword on order? After a while, before he had begun working on the sword, we decided to blow it off. But even without ever having seen it, it's still my favorite TypeXIIIa.
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Edward Hitchens
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Posted: Sat 02 Apr, 2005 8:27 am Post subject: |
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Taylor Ellis wrote: | Just to go off topic for a bit, the sword I would most love to see in the Museum line would have to be XIIIa.2 from Records of the Medieval Sword. That weapon is awesome. |
Oh yeah, that one's one of my favorites too. Kinda reminds me of the Baron. Another one I've always liked in Records is Type Xa 1. -Ted
"The whole art of government consists in the art of being honest." Thomas Jefferson
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Edward Hitchens
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Posted: Tue 23 Aug, 2005 8:48 am Post subject: |
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I know this has been asked before, but any new updates an the MuseumLine St. Maurice-Turin?? It's on my list of possible graduation presents.
Ted
"The whole art of government consists in the art of being honest." Thomas Jefferson
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Howard Waddell
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Posted: Tue 23 Aug, 2005 1:43 pm Post subject: |
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Edward Hitchens wrote: | I know this has been asked before, but any new updates an the MuseumLine St. Maurice-Turin?? It's on my list of possible graduation presents.
Ted |
Steve is working on some tweaks that Peter asked for in the blade blank and those should be done soon. Then, the revised blank has to be shipped to Sweden for final fitting of the waxes, then the waxes sent here for molding and casting. Still a couple of months away, I am afraid...
Best,
Howy
Albion Swords Ltd
http://albion-swords.com
http://filmswords.com
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Brian M
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Posted: Tue 23 Aug, 2005 11:33 pm Post subject: |
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I should have it paid off by then. Hopefully it can be done by the end of the year, but I'd rather have it done right, than have it done now. Really looking forward to this one, Howy.
Brian M
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Howard Waddell
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Posted: Wed 24 Aug, 2005 5:57 am Post subject: |
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Brian M wrote: | I should have it paid off by then. Hopefully it can be done by the end of the year, but I'd rather have it done right, than have it done now. Really looking forward to this one, Howy.
Brian M |
Me, too, Brian! This one has always been on my dream sword list...
Best,
Howy
Albion Swords Ltd
http://albion-swords.com
http://filmswords.com
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Edward Hitchens
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Posted: Wed 24 Aug, 2005 1:45 pm Post subject: |
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Howard Waddell wrote: | Edward Hitchens wrote: | I know this has been asked before, but any new updates an the MuseumLine St. Maurice-Turin?? It's on my list of possible graduation presents.
Ted |
Steve is working on some tweaks that Peter asked for in the blade blank and those should be done soon. Then, the revised blank has to be shipped to Sweden for final fitting of the waxes, then the waxes sent here for molding and casting. Still a couple of months away, I am afraid...
Best,
Howy |
No problem at all Howard. Can't wait to see the finished sword, but I'm willing to wait. Do you think it'll be around December-ish? -Ted
"The whole art of government consists in the art of being honest." Thomas Jefferson
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Howard Waddell
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Posted: Wed 24 Aug, 2005 2:16 pm Post subject: |
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Edward Hitchens wrote: | No problem at all Howard. Can't wait to see the finished sword, but I'm willing to wait. Do you think it'll be around December-ish? -Ted |
Yep, I am hoping for November/December to have finished swords going out the door (if all goes well.) Thanks for your patience!
Best,
Howy
Albion Swords Ltd
http://albion-swords.com
http://filmswords.com
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